Obituaries

Beverly Minter Thornburg

Beverly Minter Thornburg

Mar 26, 2023

Dallas – Beverly Minter Thornburg, 88, entered into heaven on March 26, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

Beverly was born in Acworth, Georgia on February 7, 1935 to the late William L Minter and Gladys Lou Arnold Minter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Ernest, Gerald, Billy, and...

Jenny Stepp Rose

Jenny Stepp Rose

Mar 22, 2023

 

Gastonia – Jenny Stepp Rose, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence.  

Jenny was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1929 to the late Oscar Reid Bell and Clara Miller Bell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, John P. Stepp, and her second husband,...

John Paul Jarrett

John Paul Jarrett

Mar 21, 2023

 

Dallas – John Paul Jarrett, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. 

 

He was born in Dallas, on April 8, 1938 to the late John S Jarett and Grace Wright Jarrett.

John was a member of Philadelphia Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir...

Carole Edison Lineberger

Carole Edison Lineberger

Mar 21, 2023

 

Dallas – Carole Jean Edison Lineberger, 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 at The Greens in Lincolnton.

Carole Jean was born in Gaston County on May 24, 1933 to the late Arnold Ray Eidson and Helen Pearl Ammons Eidson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Joe Billy Lineberger, Sr.; her...

Ivan Lee Chenault

Ivan Lee Chenault

Mar 20, 2023

 

Gastonia - Ivan Lee Chenault, 77, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House peacefully with his loving family by his side.  He was born on June 15, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois and was the son of the late Wyvan Chenault and Cleo Rodden Wyant. 

 

Ivan was a retired veteran of the United...

Sandy Steelman Hayes

Sandy Steelman Hayes

Mar 19, 2023

Dallas – Sandra “Sandy” Steelman Hayes, 67, entered into heaven on March 19, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

Sandy was born July 1, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Gwyn and Mary Mildred Picklesimer Steelman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandbaby, Landry Collins...

Hobart William Jenkins

Hobart William Jenkins

Mar 18, 2023

 

 

 

Gastonia – Hobart William Jenkins, 84, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

 

He was born in Swain County, on June 26, 1938 and was the son of the late Joseph Pepe Jenkins and Margie Barker Jenkins Evans, step father, Thomas Joe Evans. In addition to his parents, he was also...

Troy Glenn Payseur

Troy Glenn Payseur

Mar 17, 2023

 

Troy Glenn Payseur, 72, passed away on March 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

 

He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on October 12, 1950 to the late Grover Glenn and Sarah Walters Payseur. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Dwayne Payseur.

 

Troy enjoyed...

Mickey Ray Cloninger

Mickey Ray Cloninger

Mar 13, 2023

Mickey Ray Cloninger, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville with his loving family by his side.

 

Mickey was born in Gastonia on May 31, 1958 and is the son of Jack Cloninger and the late Grace Broadway Cloninger.

 

Mickey was a graduate of South Point High School in...

Marcia Raby Hunter

Marcia Raby Hunter

Mar 8, 2023

 

Marcia Rae Raby Hunter, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side.  Marcia was born in Gastonia and is the daughter of the late Vernon Ray Raby and Laura Canipe Raby.

 

Marcia attended Second Baptist Church, Gastonia in her early years. Marcia was self-employed and after...

Robin Poole Cribb

Robin Poole Cribb

Mar 6, 2023

Lincolnton- Robin Dianne Poole Cribb, 68, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Lincoln County and is the daughter of the late John Franklin Poole and Loley Lanier Poole.  She was preceded also by her loving husband of 31 years, Roy T. Cribb.

Robin was employed by the City of Lincolnton as...

Ashley Nicole Garrison

Ashley Nicole Garrison

Mar 4, 2023

Dallas – Ashley Nicole Garrison, 33, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Ashley was born on June 9, 1989 in Gaston County. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Lee Garrison, her pawpaw, Robert White and a cousin, Scooter.

Ashley was a loving daughter, mother and friend to many. She enjoyed being with her family and...

Sandra Painter Hargrave

Sandra Painter Hargrave

Mar 3, 2023



Lincolnton - Sandra Sue Painter Hargrave, 70, entered into heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Sandra was born February 2, 1953 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Edward and Mildred McClung Painter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry, Jack and Johnny Painter, her dear friend, Sherry Lovingood.

She was...

Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr.

Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr.

Mar 2, 2023

Gastonia - Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with his loving family by his side. 

He was born in Gaston County on November 10, 1935 and was the son of the late David A. Derreberry and Lassie Postell Derreberry. In addition to his parents, he was also...

Frances High Cauthen

Frances High Cauthen

Mar 2, 2023

 

Mount Holly - Frances High Cauthen, 89, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023.

 

Frances was born in Dallas, North Carolina on March 16, 1933 to the late Hubert Samuel and Lula Payseur High. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years George McQuilla Cauthen, Sr; brothers, Fred High,...

Shirley Jean Stegall

Shirley Jean Stegall

Feb 26, 2023

 

Mount Holly – Shirley Jean Stegall, 76, passed away on February 26, 2023.

Shirley was born in Mecklenburg County on October 4, 1946 to the late David Archie Merritt, Sr. and Ida Mae Merritt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Patric Martin and her son-in-law, Lee McKee.

Shirley loved to dance...

Floyd Lee Cabe

Floyd Lee Cabe

Feb 24, 2023

 

 

 

Gastonia – Floyd Lee Cabe. 92, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.

 

He was born in Gaston County on December 15, 1930 to the late Lester and Drucilla Ayers Cabe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters,...

Scottie James Beavers

Scottie James Beavers

Feb 22, 2023

 

Gastonia – Scottie James Beavers, 65, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.   

 

He was born in Lincoln County on March 11, 1957 to Janet Rash Beavers. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Ara Rash.

 

Scottie loved to go fishing...

Max Edgar Huggins

Max Edgar Huggins

Feb 22, 2023

 

Dallas – Max Edgar Huggins, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

 

He was born in Gaston County on April 25, 1940 to the late Edgar Hoke Huggins and Marguerite White Huggins and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Gehrig, Graham, Reid and Mary.

 

Max was a member...

Buford Bobby Smith

Buford Bobby Smith

Feb 21, 2023

Gastonia – Buford Bobby Smith, 80, passed away February 21, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.   

 

He was born in Cocke County on May 18, 1942 to the late Dallas Smith and Gertie Valentine Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Edith Nolan; brother, Dan Smith;...